3.08.2012

Rajo Laurel S/S 2012 , sporty spice

I admire designers who know how to condense trends in their collection seamlessly (sportswear, neon, pastel, underwater...). Rajo Laurel's S/S 2012 brought me so much joy. Colors bring joy , don't they? Pushing the limit is what Rajo emanates whenever he creates a collection. When I opened my email and received these photos , I was stoked! It's very fresh and "now"...

Athletenique is a word play on "athleticism" and "ethnic", the collection is inspired by Rajo Laurel's mantra of "fitness is fashion". The pieces feature sportswear elements (such as mesh, knits, ribbing, garters) juxtaposed with an abstract take on ethnic/tribal prints.